Last Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R. v. Kirkpatrick, which ruled that when someone is required by their partner to wear a condom during sex but they do not, they could be guilty of sexual assault (SCC case in brief here). Melanie discussed the import of this case with the CBA National magazine. Read more here.
Source:https://nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articles/law/in-depth/2022/conditional-consent-or-fraud
On February 28th, Melanie spoke via webcast to the Ontario Bar Association on the topic of “post-bail hearing practical considerations”, specifically, bail variations and bail reviews.
On October 4th, Melanie testified before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, on Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform), representing the Canadian Bar…
Melanie was elected by acclamation as Toronto Regional Director to the Ontario Bar Association for 2023-2024. Click here for the announcement and full slate.